November 2010 Administration, a pain in the wrist? Anglian Pharma launch new Wellgate for Women Perfectfit Wrist Support suitable for women suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome One in five women in full time work in the UK is employed in administrational or secretarial work. These career options tend to include long periods of typing, a repetitive movement which can cause stress on tendons, nerves and ligaments in the hands and wrists. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common problem amongst women with over 10% predicted to suffer from the condition during their life time. One of the reasons women seem to be more prone to carpal tunnel syndrome is due to having inherently slender wrists, making them more susceptible to crowding in the carpal tunnel passage. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the median nerve in the wrist becoming compressed. This can lead to symptoms including ‘pins and needles’ or tingling sensations often around the index and middle finger. You may feel pain or discomfort, frequently this starts in the fingers and in more advanced cases can travel up the forearm. If the condition worsens you may experience severe muscular weakness in the hand and fingers and sometimes a sensation of numbness. Many people with carpal tunnel syndrome complain of symptoms worsening at night, leading to restless nights. Wellgate wrist supports are specifically designed to help relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome for women, by being designed to provide the correct compression for a woman’s more slender wrists. The support features soft memory foam lining for comfort and has reinforced panels to restrict movement during rehabilitation. Wearing a wrist support such as Wellgate Slimfit support can also help relieve symptoms at night. If your symptoms are more acute, your GP may recommend you have surgery. Wellgate support bandages are a new range of orthopaedic supports, specifically designed to provide the correct level of compression for women’s joints. To find out more visit www.anglianpharma.com or call our customer enquiries line on 01256 7727422.
